Enter for your chance to win a step back in time in the town of Amherstburg. Your day trip will include stops at some of the best heritage sites in the Windsor Essex region including the battle ground of the War of 1812 at Fort Malden and the Park House Museum or learn about the path to freedom at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum.

You’ll be able to walk the cobble stone streets of the downtown core and enjoy some of the most picturesque views of the Detroit River while you sample some of the bites and boutique shops in downtown Amherstburg using your Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce downtown dollars. Cap your day off when you sip & savour some of the fine wines from our lakefront vines at Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery!

Don’t forget to plan your next visit to Amherstburg – and we’re giving you a few excuses to visit again including tickets to the Amherstburg Mardi Gras Street Party in downtown Amherstburg in July and the WE Harvest Festival at Fort Malden on September! Amherstburg will definitely be a treat to explore. The Amherstburg Staycation grand prize include (approximate retail value $400.00):

• Annual family pass to Fort Malden
• $100 Chamber of Commerce dollars valid at chamber member retail and dining locations
• Two admission passes to the Freedom Museum
• Two admission passes to the Park House Museum
• VIP tasting for two at Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery
• Two tickets to the Amherstburg Mardi Gras Street Party Friday July 22nd
• Two tickets to the WE Harvest Festival Sunday September 11th

The Chamber is excited about and looking forward to our inaugural WE Harvest Festival (September 9, 10, 11, 2016). We are looking for sponsors that would love to get as excited about this event as we are!!

If you are interested in being a very special Sponsor at this event please download the SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION, fill out the form and send back with all criteria met to the Chamber as soon as you can!

If you have any questions please contact the Chamber at 519-736-2001 or email at amherstburgchamber@gmail.com.

The Chamber is excited about and looking forward to our inaugural WE Harvest Festival (September 9, 10, 11, 2016). We would love for you to be a part of it. If you are interested in being a vendor at this event please download the VENDOR APPLICATION, fill out the form and send back with all criteria met to the Chamber as soon as you can!

Members will receive first choice at spot location on a first come first serve basis.

If you have any questions please contact the Chamber at 519-736-2001 or email at amherstburgchamber@gmail.com.

Amherstburg: ONTARIO (April 12, 2016) The Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the development of a new, regional Harvest Festival in Amherstburg, Ontario on the beautiful grounds of Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada on September 9, 10, 11, 2016.

“The Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce is to be commended for stepping forward and creating a Windsor Essex Harvest Festival to celebrate local food and drink. This builds upon our culinary tourism strategy and provides a perfect setting on the banks of Fort Malden to showcase the best our region has to offer from products grown and/or produced in our own backyard”, says Gordon Orr; CEO Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island

“We believe that holding premier events such as the Harvest Fest, allows us to celebrate the efforts of all local, engaged businesses within our region; that’s what makes Windsor Essex incredibly special!” comments Tim Ternosky; president of the Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce.

“Our region is blessed with a rich culture of place, source, people and product. Why not recognize the producers who work hard every day to bring local fare to the table?” adds event chairperson, Aldo DiCarlo.

Congratulations to the Winners of the Chamber Business Excellence Awards!

On Saturday February 20th, at Pointe West Golf Club, the Chamber celebrated with many business owners, the Mayor of Amherstburg Aldo DiCarlo, CAO John Miceli, Deputy Mayor DiPasquale, Councillor Leo Meloche, former MP Jeff Watson, and guest speaker Eddie Francis, Executive VP, Operations and Member Experience, WFCU Credit Union Credit Union. Everyone had a fabulous time mingling with their peers and cheering each other on…what a great night it was!! Congratulations to all the winners…

Small Business Sponsored by TD Canada Trust – Midway Home Appliance Centre

Large Business Sponsored by Windsor Essex Economic Development Corporation – Meloche’s No Frills

Amherstburg, ON – The Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce would like to announce the upcoming 11th Annual Business Excellence Awards taking place on Saturday February 20th, 2016 at 5:30pm at Pointe West Golf Club (200 Golfwood Dr., Amherstburg, ON).

Guest Speaker Eddie Francis, Executive Vice President, Operations and Member Experience, WFCU Credit Union.New Chamber President Tim Ternosky says, “It is with pleasure that we have Mr. Francis as our guest speaker, heis a proven strategic and entrepreneurial business and community leader and we are very excited to hear him speak”.

Dinner and awards ceremony to follow; tickets $45, available now at the Gordon House (268 Dalhousie St., Amherstburg, ON). Call 519-736-2001 or email amherstburgchamber@gmail.com to reserve your spot. This event will sell out, only 200 tickets available.

“The awards evening provides an opportunity to celebrate the many Amherstburg businesses that have made a significant contribution to community spirit, service and quality of life by demonstrating outstanding business leadership, innovation and success, and it’s such a great night to mingle with your peers”, states Monica Bunde, General Manager for the Chamber.